Part-Time Youth and Early Literacy Associate - North Independence

• Provides Customer Service in person and over the phone
• Acts as a guide for customers in use of the library and its resources
• Demonstrates use of technology and digital services to customers
• Recommends materials to customers based on interests, needs and availability
• Assists customers with library card accounts, including the receiving and recording of payment
• Uses creative techniques in displays to reach browsers who do not approach staff
• Delivers materials outdoors to customers who request curbside delivery
• Provides library service to early learners and youth
  • Branch expert of MCPL customer service to youth
  • Understanding of youth literature and the ability to provide reader’s advisory for youth
  • Presents, evaluates programs for youth that bring fun and learning together
  • Hosts programs for early learners, including story times, early literacy fairs, and hosting external presenters
  • Evaluates programs, keeps records, and reports branch activity
  • Coordinates and implements Library initiatives, including reading programs
  • Monitors youth collection footprint for display needs, floating, passive program opportunities, and customer service
  • Conducts outreach and develops partnerships with community-based organizations, including daycares and schools.
  • Understands basic child and adolescent development theories and their implications for library service
• Contributes to the maintenance of the library collection
  • Processes library materials for customer access
  • Shelves library materials correctly and efficiently
  • Straightens and shifts library materials to ensure adequate space and a neat appearance

• This position could be designed as shift lead

• High School Diploma/HiSet/GED Completion Required
• Customer Service experience Preferred
• 2 years relevant experience in working with youth Preferred

• Ability to use effective verbal, written, and discreet communication with management, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of department processes and procedures and critical thinking skills to make decisions pertaining to the position.
• Proficiency in providing friendly and solution-oriented customer service attitude and delivery with internal and external customers.
• Fundamental understanding of their own contribution to a welcoming and respectful workplace and library for all.
• Sufficient understanding of the MCPL value of intellectual freedom in order to uphold those values while performing their job duties.
• Strong ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling.
• Good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• None

• (Indoor/Outdoor) Works both indoors and outdoors and must have considerable tolerance for weather conditions, dust, mold, scents, allergens, and communicable diseases which enable the employee to work outside at a facility, handle construction and library materials, work in older buildings and on jobsites, and interact with coworkers and the public

Applicants will be considered for employment opportunities on the merits of their skills and experience related to the position sought. Employment offers are conditional upon submitting a criminal records check, identity verification, and national sex offender registry check. Applicants will not be denied employment solely or in part because of a prior conviction, unless MCPL determines the conviction is job-related. If a background check yields information that is of concern to MCPL, the applicant will be given an opportunity to review the background check findings and present information regarding inaccuracy, mitigating circumstances, and rehabilitation.